NHP/GCP School Board:
Monday, November 8
Veteran’s Day Memorial:
Thursday, November 11
LI Alzheimer’s Candlelight Ceremony:
Thursday, November 18
At Long Island Children’s Museum
New exhibit explores the inside world of toys…timeless toys provide the opportunity to explore science. Ever wondered how an Etch A Sketch works or what’s inside Jack-in-the-Box? Take a peek inside these classic toys and others in the new exhibit Toys: The Inside Story that opened at the Long Island Children’s Museum. If you’ve been wondering how to stop your toddler’s push toy from making such an infernal racket, you’ll love Toys: The Inside Story, it lets visitors look inside common toys while exploring the basics of pulleys, cams, gears, linkages and circuits. The exhibit consists of 12 components that allow for hands-on exploration and experimentation. Throughout the exhibit visitors can examine the inside workings of classic games such as Operation, Hungry Hippo and a newer classic – Hokey Pokey Elmo. In the What’s Inside? Section of the exhibit visitors can look in detail at popular toys such as Mr. Machine and a Jack-in-the-Box. The Gears at Play section illustrates the effects of gear ratios as visitors figure out how to make the ballerina and carousel spin faster or slower. The exhibit will run through January 7 and is free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old. Under 1 year old free. $9 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800.
Friday, November 5
Cill Cais Production: In The Shadow of the Glen/Peggy O’Neil’s Purse
Irish American Center Presents The Cill Cais Players production of In The Shadow of the Glen and Peggy O’Reilly’s Purse at 8 p.m. at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation $20 includes coffee, tea and soda bread. Bar open for pleasure. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Saturday, November 6
Irish Society to Hold Snowbird Dance
The Irish American Society will hold its Snow Bird Dance featuring The Billy Hickey Band at 8:30 p.m. at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $20. Please bring canned or dry food to be donated to a food kitchen in honor of Margo’s memory. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Sunday, November 7
Cantor Matis to Be Installed as Cantor of Shelter Rock Jewish Center
Cantor Benjamin Matis will be installed as the cantor of Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn, at 4 p.m. at the synagogue. Cantor Matis will present a musical program in honor of the occasion at the center. For further information, please call 741-4305 extension 10. Rabbi Cohen will be conducting classes Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on great Jewish books.
Monday, November 8
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board to Meet
The regular meeting of the New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board will be held at 8 p.m. at Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
AARP Chapter No. 5176 Meet at Clinton Martin Park
The AARP North Hempstead Chapter No. 5176 will meet at Clinton G. Martin Park, corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Come join our friendly members for coffee, buns, and hear informative speakers. Our speaker this month will be Commissioner Evelyn Roth, commissioner of Services for the Aging, Town of North Hempstead. New members welcome. National AARP membership required. Call 334-1390 for more information.
Tuesday, November 9
The Invisible Wall to Be Discussed at SisterhoodBook Club
The Invisible Wall, by Harry Bernstein will be discussed at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center Sisterhood Book Club at 11 a.m. at the synagogue, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn. Light refreshments to be served. For details call 741-4305 extension 10.
Thursday, November 11
Veteran’s Day Memorial at Village of New Hyde Park
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month the members of the New Hyde Park VFW and American Legion will gather on the lawn of New Hyde Park Village Hall to remember those dedicated men and women in the armed services. An impressive ceremony…one not to be missed. All schools will be closed as well as banks and municipalities.
Saturday, November 13
Holy Spirit Rosary Society to Hold Christmas Fair
The Holy Spirit Rosary Society will hold a Christmas Fair at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All new items with many outside vendors, fresh baked cakes and cookies, large basket raffles and a gigantic $1,000 raffle. Bring the children and take family photos at Keep Christ in Christmas setting or with Santa. All to take place in the Holy Spirit auditorium at 13 South 16th Street. For further information, please call 294-9837.
Christ Lutheran Church to Hold Novemberfest
Christ Lutheran Church, 300 Hillside Drive, South, New Hyde Park will hold a November Fest from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and will include wursts, salads, krauts, bread and dessert. Advance reservations only. Please call 746-4889.
Sunday, November 14
AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 Meeting
The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will meet at 9:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park Recreational Center, corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. New members are welcomed, must have a National AARP membership. For further information, please call 248-0594.
Irish Christmas Fair at Irish American Center
An Irish Christmas Fair will be held at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Included will be a multitude of vendors, Irish breakfast, hamburgers, hot dogs, coffee, tea, scones and more. Entertainment by Tom Deegan and Friends. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Doe Club of New Hyde Park to Hold LCR Game Night
The Doe Club of New Hyde Park will hold LCR Game Night to begin at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Cost is $15. Easy to play, instructions will be given. Food prepared by Dominick’s. Each table will be provided with a tray of assorted sandwiches, potato and macaroni salad, cole slaw, coffee, tea and cake. For reservations, please call 328-8096.
Thursday, November 18
Hillside Library Board to Hold Meeting
The Hillside Library Board will meet at the library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
Herricks School Board to Hold Regular Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Denton Avenue School, Denton Avenue. Please note time has been changed to 7 p.m.
Support Group Meeting for Scoliosis Association
The next support group meeting of the Scoliosis Association of Long Island will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, New York in the New Teaching Center on the lower level in Conference Room 2. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are held under the auspices of the Scoliosis Association of Long Island, not North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Please contact JoEllen Hegmann at: scoliosisofli@gmail.com or 935-4534 if further information is needed.
Long Island Alzheimer’s to Hold Candle Lighting Ceremony
The Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF) will hold its 10th Anniversary Commemorative Candle Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 7 p.m. The moving ceremony, remembering and celebrating the lives of those touched by dementia, will take place at the LIAF headquarters, 5 Channel Drive in Port Washington, indoors, rain or shine. LIAF holds its Candle Lighting Event annually during National Alzheimer’s Month each November. This year, the LIAF community will be joined by WHLI Host Bob Perry, who will share reflections on his personal journey with his mother-in-law’s dementia and the value of support services in helping families cope with the challenges posed by Alzheimer’s disease. To register for the Candle Lighting, or for more information on LIAF programs and services, please call 767-6856.
Saturday, November 20
Christmas Fair at Hillside United Methodist Church
A Christmas Fair will be held at Hillside United Methodist Church, 201 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, between Marcus Avenue and Herricks Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will feature handmade items by the members of the church including afghans, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and cakes. Also, there will be jewelry, white elephants, dollar-ama and new gift items. Further, there will be a snack bar. For further information, please call 437-7580.
Irish Society to Hold Thanksgiving Dance
The Irish Society will hold its Thanksgiving Dance at 8:30 p.m. at the center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $20 and features Dennis Gallery Band. Coffee, tea and Irish Soda Bread will be served and the bar will be open. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, a chance to pause and give thanks for all the many advantages and gifts each and every one of us has been given. All schools, municipalities, banks as well as the Illustrated News will be closed.
Friday, November 26
Schools Closed
Most schools in the area will be closed in order to take advantage of an extended Thanksgiving Day recess.
Saturday, December 4
Christmas Tree Lighting at New Hyde Park Village
There will be the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall at 4:15 p.m. Prior to the tree lighting the New Hyde Park Village Cultural Commission will hold a special event for the children at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
